House Notes

Finally, we must thank Mr. Shuttleworth for his great support during his period of Assistant Housemastership and wish him well in a new kind of housemastership.

QUEEN'S

We returned to find P. J. Burton had become a temporary Schoolmaster (not at St. Peter's) and that W. Mitchell had exerted himself to climb upstairs, where he quickly proved equal to the rest (how you take this depends on your status).

Firstly, we must offer our congratulations to A. H. Crowther on winning an Exhibition to St. Catharine's College, Cambridge. Below the fifth forms Queen's are still ahead in the Work Cup with Gow, Daniel, and Abel still leading the fourth forms.

In School Sport we appeared very little. Coulson was awarded 2nd XI colours for Hockey; Beresford was appointed Captain of Fencing, and N. R. Barton was re-awarded his colours; Bygate was re-awarded his Squash colours and captained a non-existent Athletics team. Gow and Daniel played for the Junior XV, and Hardman and Hunt played Chess.

In the House, however, there has been much more activity. There were considerable differences of opinion as to how much training one should or should not do for the Cross-country Race. The team was, however, surprisingly fit and brought off a convincing win. Bygate also won the Goodburn Cup.

Boating successes, despite hard training, did not come our way, although the Junior crew particularly put up a good performance, losing a close final to Manor. For their efforts in this and the Crosscountry, Hawkins and Mitchell were awarded House colours.

The Squash team succumbed to Rise, Jesper being our only winner, after which he was awarded Junior House colours. Lacy has reached the final of the Intermediate Squash competition, after beating M. W. Foster in the semi-final.

Trial Examinations and Standards beginning on the same day is rather a severe shock to anybody, but most seemed to survive, although at times a little moral support was required in the latter case ! We came fourth in the Standards, Bygate and Raley gaining full points, with R. H. Atkinson, Jesper, Mann, and Gow only one short. On Sports Day we climbed to second place, our best yet. Bygate, Mitchell, Giddings, and R. A. Spencer all won events and the Juniors won their Relay, while we had 13 other places. Hardman and R. A. Spencer were awarded Junior House colours.

The Chess team beat Manor and Rise only to lose the final to Temple.

The Science Exhibition was well served by Queensites, particularly Crowther and Beresford, who organised the Historical and Biological 7

Sections respectively. The Choral Society production of "Messiah" contained several Queensites, notably Outhwaite, one of the soloists.

The Junior Debating Society, Royal Purple, and the Antiquities Society continue to flourish. The open meeting of Q.A.S. at the end of term attracted well over 60 and our thanks are extended to Wightman for organising it. To these three highly commendable institutions must be added a fourth, equally commendable in its own way. It has taken a long time to happen but we must "move with the times". A Skiffle Group has been formed or, at least, the members have bought their instruments.

And so we complete one of our most successful terms and look forward confidently to what the future may hold.

THE RISE

The beginning of the term saw the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Cummin, and they must be congratulated on the way they immediately settled in and carried on the good work of Mr. and Mrs. Crews. With the departure of Sabben-Clare, Dronfield became Head of House, and half-way through the term, Gough was appointed a House Monitor.

During the term the Rise welcomed the arrival of two cups and lost two others. First in importance, the Senior Boating was won, and the crew must be congratulated on the way they apparently overwhelmed all opposition. The Squash Cup returned to the Rise when we beat School House in the final. This term did not see the usual victory in the Athletics, but we fell to fifth position—this might have been improved had we not lost Howard for the sports. As well as this, the Cross-Country Plate has been lost to Queen's, though Gale was very well placed. In the Inter-House Chess Competition we lost in the final to Queen's. As regards School Hockey, the Rise had six members of the 1st XI namely, Ranson, Gough, Gale, Sim, Hemsley and Dronfield.

During the term, a House film society has been formed, and four films have been organised by Fulbrook for the Summer Term. We only hope that the expense incurred will prove worthwhile.

The Rise had a bout of 'flu and measles during the term, and in this respect Mr. and Mrs. Cummin must again be complimented on the way they dealt with these minor crises; having survived these, they will indeed be prepared for anything in the future.

In place of Bert, we now have Mr. Pratt—Walter to most of us— who has already become essential in the Rise, if only in his willingness to help everyone.

Finally, we must not forget work, and, in this respect, Howard is to be congratulated on obtaining a place at Cambridge. 8

SCHOOL HOUSE

At the beginning of term Slater was appointed a House Monitor.

What with 'flu, one case of measles and a rather disturbing amount of boilishness, House sport was very hard hit and difficult to organise successfully.

The Boating was no exception; despite all their efforts neither crew managed to get past the first round, though the 2nd IV were within four feet of Manor, the eventual winners.

The fortunes of the Cross-country team were very similar and this was a great disappointment to those who had put so much time and effort into the training, notably the Captain, Hanson, who was himself unable to run on the day. The decision to make a start on the training of the Cross-country team in the Christmas Term was fully justified, as it meant that about a dozen members of the House were prepared to run; out of this dozen, and with the last minute help of Alderson, it was just possible to raise a team of eight. Our sincere sympathies go to Middleton, who had trained so well and who had high hopes of a place. A previous muscle strain re-appeared during the race and he had to retire without finishing the course.

Although we had Alderson and Beaumont in the School Squash team, the House team lost in the Final to the Rise, who also had two representatives in the School team.

Hanson, Shearsmith and Beaumont represented the House in the School Chess team but the House lost to Temple in the Chess competition.

Alderson, Beaumont, Bond, J. J. Rhodes, and Raylor all played for the School Hockey 2nd XI, the first three being awarded their colours.

Garbutt, R. A. Hodgson, Baker, and Oldham were all awarded their minor Shooting colours, while irunibandhu and Donking shot for the 2nd VIII.

For the last five years House Proms have been described as "flourishing" : this term was no exception in spite of difficulties over 'flu.

Under Bond's chairmanship the Ecclesia continued successfully, the most important item being the very interesting and inspiring talk by the Head Master on some aspects of his duties as a Justice of the Peace. A Religious Brains Trust was also held, at which both Senior and Junior School Chaplains and the House Master were the guests.

Raylor and Taylor continued to divert us with excellent film performances, the climax of which was "Knock on Wood" with Danny Kaye and Mai Zetterling.

It is pleasing to note the increasingly important part some members of the House are playing in the C.C.F. A useful sideline of this was 9

the organisation of the commentaries on the Cross-country and this was almost entirely a House affair. The House also took a very full part in the Science Exhibition.

The climax of the term came on the last Monday. First, in the afternoon, came the Athletic Sports. Prior to this we had noted with pleasure the efforts of so many of the House to get points in the Standards and the exertions of those who only gained a few points did not go unrecognised. On Sports Day the House Captain, J. J. Rhodes, gave the House a tremendous start with three Open firsts in the first eight events, the 100 yds., the 220 yds., and the Long Jump; a magnificent performance. Carruthers set up a new Junior High Jump record of 4 ft. 11 ins. and has our hearty congratulations. Oldham, who, two years ago, could hardly achieve a "high", won the Senior High Jump with a jump of 5 ft. 4 ins. Carruthers, Bell, and D. H. Rhodes were awarded their Junior House colours as a result of their efforts in the Sports and Standards.

The second item on the last day of the term was the "School House Tolies' ". This was a programme of variety presented to the School in Big Hall and, although preparations had been going on through the term, much of the programme was almost impromptu.

Produced by Watson, Raylor, and Beaumont, the "Folies" were a great success, and all who took part can gain satisfaction that they gave the School good entertainment on the last evening of the term.

Delicate and restrained reference to the House Masters and Matron in the Calypso were much appreciated by the School.

In conclusion, it has not been a term of great athletic successes except in certain individual cases, but it has been one in which most members of the House have made a determined effort to minimize the effects of illness. Work has not been neglected and many members of the House have done well in the Trial Examinations. It will bear fruit in the Summer Term.

TEMPLE

We returned this term to find that Hodgson had left us, as well as Crowe, Fairweather, and Roberts, and that Fraser had been appointed a House Monitor.

As usual the term was marred by bad weather to a certain extent and 'flu played havoc in the House. We did, however, find eight healthy (if not fit) men under the direction of Smith, for the boat races, but to no avail, as the Senior crew retired early from the competition, after rowing against Grove, and the Junior crew were defeated by Queen's in the semi-final.

In the Hockey, Precious and Woodruff played for the 1st XI and Kershaw for the 2nd.

The Cross-country provided us with a pleasing result, as we were placed 3rd. Staveley headed our list of runners, coming in 7th, and he, Plummer, and Kendall, who captained the team ably, were awarded their House colours.

The Squash team were honoured with the proximity of the noted School House players but that was all, K. W. Headlam winning our only victory.

Martin and his comrades, however, proved themselves to be the undisputed Chess champions of the School by defeating Queen's in the final. This was our only success with anything to show for it, as we occupied our usual position in the Athletic Sports; but in the Junior Foil competition, Abel and Monfort occupied 1st and 2nd places with Midgeley 4th.

In the intellectual field Templars were to be found among the top three form positions in the General Knowledge examination, and in the form order lists many could be discerned near the top.

The chief event of the term was the Science Exhibition, and a number of boys in the House helped to make it a very successful end to the term.

THE CHAPEL

Though the term started in the normal manner with the inspiring Epiphany Procession in York Minster, it later contained a number of innovations.

As in previous years Compline was said each Friday evening during Lent, but this time the addresses were given by lay members of the staff. A voluntary attendance of about 80 to 90 each week showed how much these talks were appreciated. Mr. Robinson began by discussing what we know about God. Mr. Jeffs spoke on "Grace" and Mr. Le Tocq on the need of an absolute standard by which to measure our lives. Mr. Waine, to our great regret, was taken to hospital on the morning of his proposed talk and, typically, his first action was to send the gist of what he wished to say about the need of revising our liturgical language, so that the Chaplain could read it in his place. The last talk of the series was given by Mr. Holbeche on the Church's debt to George Herbert as a poet. He illustrated this by reading "The Collar" and "Easter Wings", two poems which were eminently suited to the season. We were most grateful for these helpful talks.

We must also record our gratitude to the Dean of York, our only visiting preacher, who came to us on Quinquagesima Sunday.

On Refreshment Sunday another innovation took the form of a performance of Handel's "Messiah" in a devotional setting, with an introductory address by the Chaplain, in place of the usual Evensong. 11

Yet another innovation was a special service on Palm Sunday of readings from St. Luke's story of the Passion, interspersed with suitable hymns and motets. It was shortly before this service that Mr. Waine was taken ill and we missed him greatly. It is difficult to express what we owe to Mr. Pemberton, who played for all our services until the end of term, in addition to his work in St. Olave's. We are very grateful to him.

On 13th March we were happy to have the Bishop of Selby with us again to take the Confirmation. The following 76 boys were confirmed :-

T. L. Adams, D. H. Adamson, R. J. Adcock, C. E. M. Atkinson, G. F. Bach, S. D. Baker, R. H. Barker, P. A. Barney, N. R. Barton, I. Bell, M. S. Blackburn, J. A. Bradbury, S. H. Bradley, A. S. Brining, C. L. Brown, J. R. Brown, R. L. Bruce, A. J. Bytheway, J. D. Carr, R. A. Cockroft, R. B. Daniel, A. V. A. Dickie, J. R. Eggleshaw, C. G. Evans, J. M. R. Fox, M. C. Foy, P. J. Gibson, J. Gray, K. W. Headlam, D. K. Hirst, B. Hodgson, P. J. Holmes, M. R. Hornby, M. C. M. Jesper, P. Johnson, P. F. Johnson, A. C. Jowett, N. H. King, M. L. Lees, J. W. Lowe, N. M. Lumley, A. L. McKay, C. J. Marsay, B. R. Martinson, D. N. Milnes, A. E. Moss, J. V. Noel, C. J. Parker, R. S. Peat, A. W. Perry, R. W. Pick, J. B. Pickering, P. W. Quickfall, M. E. Raine, J. L. Richardson, P. Richardson, E. G. Richman, D. G. Routledge, B. G. Shaw, P. W. Shepherd, R. J. Shields, A. B. Skiera, G. R. Smith, R. J. G. Smith, R. A. Spencer, M. Sutcliffe, R. C. Sutton, J. A. D. Thompson, T. Wheeler, D. L. Whitfield, D. J. Wightman, R. P. Wilson, E. J. Wise, D. G. Woolley, P. A. Wrigley, J. F. Yeomans.

THE CHOIR

As in former years we again had the pleasure of joining the Minster Choir for the Epiphany Procession on the first Sunday of term. After several practices during the previous week, the service was, as always, most impressive.

There was one other special service held during the term : a service of Passion Readings and Music held on Palm Sunday, during which the motet "Ave Verum Corpus" was sung.

The two major anthems of the term were a motet "Insanae et Vanae Curae" which, for its vigour, was enjoyed by all, and Wesley's "Blessed be the God and Father". An addition was made to the Choir's part in the Sung Communion service in the form of the Sanctus by Drake, as well as his setting of the Benedictus and Agnus Dei. This, of course, meant that the school had one less section of the Merbecke to sing. Also, instead of the usual hymn or psalm for the introit, we sang the Stanford setting of the Jubilate in B flat. It so happened that during this service the organ broke down but both the Choir and the congregation must be given credit for the fine way in which they carried on unaccompanied. 12